TOKYO (May 14, 2009) - The NISSAN GT-R, winner of the 2009 World Performance Car of the Year, has improved its lap time at the renowned Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany to 7min 26 seconds 70 on April 23.
This new time underlines Nissan engineering team's commitment to constantly challenge the GT-R's performance. Previous recorded lap times at the 'Ring' were:
- 7 minutes 27 seconds 56 on April 15, 2009
- 7 minutes 29 in April 2008
- 7 minutes 38 in September 2007
"This record demonstrates our commitment to the continuous evolution of the Nissan GT-R," says Kazutoshi Mizuno, Chief Vehicle Engineer and Chief Vehicle Specialist. "We would like to continue delivering the passion and pride of ownership to our customers by improving its performance every year."
The Nissan GT-R has won more than a dozen awards globally including Car of the Year from CAR Magazine in the UK, and Car of the Year by both Motor Trend and Autombile Magazine in the US.
While the Nissan GT-R benefits from a strong image and heritage amongst performance car aficionados, its updated 2010 version will be the first to be sold globally. It was launched:
- in Japan in December 2008,
- in the US in March 2009
- in Europe, GCC, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan in April 2009
Europe is currently in the process of delivering the first GT-Rs to more than 2,200 pre-order customers.
The model R35 GT-R was first launched in Japan in December 2007, selling 5,900 units until March 2009. It went on sale in the US in July 2008, where 2,100 have been sold so far.
News and photo used with permission of Nissan.
Nissan Motor Co. has launched a sports car Nissan GT-R 2011 on sale in Japan mid November. Nissan improvements in the machinery sector. Now, a more powerful engine, more torque and EFIS. Handling is also improved to comply with a more powerful engine performance.
Outer side knows the changes that impact on improving the aerodynamics. Interior alloy wheels and tires are also strengthened. Nissan makes this great change in the context of efforts to improve technology, design and performance GT-R began in December 2007.
Nissan has made a series of changes such as boost is increased, adjust the valve timing of new and re-calibrating the ECU to encourage maximum energy of 523hp and 451 pounds-feet of torque, a significant increase from the previous 485hp and 424 pounds-feet machines has also received glowing red cover, which contrasted with the previous machine. Plus a reinforcing strut that connects the two upper front suspension.
Re-formulated suspension system and now the end is 20inch alloy wheel disc brakes are difficult to hide a new, more durable and resistant to wear. This year, Nissan adds a new option for the circuit with a special variant edition of the Track Club and a very exclusive version that can dikustom EGOIST accordance with the demands of each individual customer.
With the addition of a variant of that, now the GT-R offers six versions of the Pure Edition, Black Edition, Premium Edition, Spec V, athletic club and selfish. This helps consumers choose the desired level of performance and style dynamic demand. GT-R 2011 will be released in North America, Europe and other regions after February 2011. Nissan plans to provide EGOIST in Europe and the Middle East.
